Authentic antique 1920's leather football:

~ Old style flat lacing - 8 laces

~ Looks to be hand stitched

~ Rubber bladder holds air well 

~ Nice original finish

Ready and waiting for your collection, display, use, and/or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA:  True antique / vintage sporting goods item - guessing 1920's based on it's attributes

MARKINGS:  None that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL:   Rich brown leather, black stitching and assuming a black rubber bladder based on the needle port

CLASP / CLOSURE:  x

MEASUREMENTS:  End to end - measured with a flat soft tape measure and following the curve of the ball - 13.5" pointed end to pointed end and 20.5 circumference around the middle - it has lost a small amount of air.

WEIGHT:  x

TESTING:  x

U.S. RING SIZE:  x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, HISTORY &/or LORE:   Rutgers and New Jersey (later known as Princeton) faced off in what is now considered to be the first documented American football game ever on November 6, 1869

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE):  This antique leather football from the 1920's is a true gem for any vintage sports equipment collector out there. The ball features original flat lacing and is hand stitched for added authenticity. It even holds air, making it a great addition to any display or for a friendly game of catch. The country/region of manufacture is unknown, adding to the mystery and allure of this piece. And with its vintage status, this football is sure to be a conversation starter. Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of sports history.

CONDITION:   Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. Leather nicely intact with just minor wear that one would expect of a football that is over 100 years old.  It has held its air all these years and is just exhibiting minor deflation ever so slightly.  I have not tried to air this up at all.  Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide.  A fantastic find in an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE:  x
                           
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Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear.  Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned.  Especially if obvious and/or prominent in the photos.  Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an important integral part and extension of the description. 

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